Christian
Georgian Orthodox Apostolic Church
Mainstream Eastern Orthodox church with substantial national role in Georgia.
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Low Control / Mainstream
BITE breakdown
Behavior Control3/10
Information Control1/10
Thought Control2/10
Emotional Control2/10
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0 — mainstream Eastern Orthodox with substantial national role in Georgia.
Profile facts
Founded
5th c.
Members
Estimated 3.6 million
Active in
Europe, Asia
In context
The Georgian Orthodox Church has substantial role in Georgian national identity. Autocephaly established 5th century, restored 1917. Patriarch Ilia II since 1977. Mainstream voluntary tradition.
This profile is in progress — history, deeper BITE evidence and survivor voices are still being added. Contributions welcome via GitHub.
Timeline
- 5th c.Original autocephaly
- 1917Autocephaly restored
Sources
- Various academic studies search ↗
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Disclaimer. This profile is an educational summary based on publicly available reports. Many members of this group do not experience the patterns described. Individual congregations and chapters vary widely. If you or someone you know needs support, contact a licensed therapist or the International Cultic Studies Association.